The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum (2027)

Directed by and starring Andy Serkis  

SCENE 1: MIDDLE-EARTH UNVEILED

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A weathered parchment map of Middle-earth, pinpointing the wilds of Eriador and the shadows of Mordor. The camera sweeps over New Zealand’s dramatic peaks—now the real-world cradle of Tolkien’s legend.

NARRATOR (V.O.):

“Before the Fellowship, before the Ring… there was a hunt.” 

 

SCENE 2: GOLLUM’S RETURN

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A cavern lit by phosphorescent fungi. GOLLUM (Andy Serkis), hunched and gaunt, clutches his Precious, muttering.

GOLLUM (hissing):

“Yesssss, Precious… they come for us.”

(His pale eyes dart to a distant torchlight—an echo of old pursuits.)

SCENE 3: AN UNFINISHED QUEST

VISUAL:
Atop a misty hill, ARAGORN (silhouette) and GANDALF (silhouette) peer through binoculars at a distant cave entrance. Rivet-rusted muskets and worn cloaks hint at a world between eras.

ARAGORN (V.O.):

“He knows too much… we must find him first.”

SCENE 4: THE ARTIFACT OF MEMORY

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In a hidden grotto, ancient Elvish carvings glow as Gollum touches a broken shard of Nenya. Flashing visions: Bilbo’s laughter, the forging fires of Mount Doom.

GOLLUM (whispered):

“My birthday tricked us… the ring was lost, but the curse remains.”

SCENE 5: SHADOWS IN NEW ZEALAND

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A poster-style shot: Gollum perched on boulder, the Warner Bros. logo and title emerge in silver script against cavern walls.